{"product_id":"muneishi-aogami-ss-clad-gyuto-180mm-kurouchi-finish-made-in-japan","title":"Muneishi Aogami SS Clad Gyuto 180mm Kurouchi Finish Made in Japan","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience Hand-Forged Aogami Precision in a Kurouchi Gyuto\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Muneishi Aogami SS Clad Gyuto 180mm is completely hand-forged by master blacksmith Kosuke Muneishi-san - a third-generation bladesmith who carries out every step himself: tempering, forging, hammering, and sharpening. Aogami #2 core, stainless San Mai cladding, kurouchi finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aogami #2 (Blue Paper Steel) carbon steel core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Mai - 2 layers stainless steel cladding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kurouchi (black protective layer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 63-64 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180mm | Total length: 325mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140-150g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oval Honoki wood with black pakkawood ferrule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge grind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Muneishi Difference\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuneishi-hamono was founded in 1955. The third-generation blacksmith Kosuke Muneishi carries out all steps himself - tempering, forging, hammering, and sharpening - making each knife a true one-of-a-kind piece. Aogami #2 (Blue Paper Steel) is a high-carbon steel prized for its ability to take an exceptionally fine, keen edge and hold it through sustained hard use. At 63-64 HRC it is among the hardest steels used in Japanese kitchen knives. The stainless San Mai cladding protects the reactive carbon core while keeping the blade easy to maintain. The kurouchi finish is left intact on the blade flats, giving the knife a rugged, honest character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only - never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after washing - the carbon steel core is reactive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a light coat of food-safe oil if storing for extended periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHone regularly; sharpen on a whetstone when needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a magnetic rack or in a knife roll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48839636877603,"sku":"Muneishi AO  Kuro Sten CBC Gyuto 180","price":221.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/B7048F20-42D8-4FD0-B88E-DB139CABA880.jpg?v=1720950551","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/muneishi-aogami-ss-clad-gyuto-180mm-kurouchi-finish-made-in-japan","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}